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Why Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a labyrinth of Swahili-Arab-Indian alleys, carved doors, and the birthplace of Freddie Mercury.
Spice-farm tours through clove, vanilla, and nutmeg groves give the island its name and its scent.
The north-coast beaches — Nungwi and Kendwa — are postcard white sand with dhow-sail sunsets and some of the few tide-independent swimming on the island.
It is the classic safari finale — fly from the Serengeti to the Indian Ocean for a bush-and-beach combination that is hard to beat.
Turquoise water, dramatic tides that bare the flats, and a deep Swahili culture make Zanzibar utterly distinctive.
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